A 5,400-square-foot Smithsonian-affiliate waterfront museum all about American finance will open in Boston this summer—with free admission for all

May 28, 2026

By Ameera Hammouda, Boston Uncovered

A 5,400-square-foot Smithsonian-affiliate waterfront museum all about American finance will open in Boston this summer—with free admission for all

Opening on July 3, 2026, comes a new museum to Boston with free admission for all! The Museum of American Finance (MoAF) is a Smithsonian-affiliated museum arriving at Commonwealth Pier this summer, adjacent to the upcoming Daily Provisions cafe, Salt & Straw ice cream and more!

This is the museum’s only physical location, the first permanent one since 2018. The museum plans to stick around for at least a decade, signing off on a ten year lease. How about that appreciation and ROI!